News Weakly

News Weakly is the sharpest, funniest, and most professional news satire podcast in Australia—where we punch the news in the headlines… weakly.

Hosted by multi-award-winning comedian, journalist, and author Sami Shah, the show delivers a fast-paced, fiercely intelligent breakdown of the biggest stories in politics, global affairs, and culture. With a background that spans stand-up comedy, radio broadcasting, and serious journalism—including bylines in The New York TimesThe Guardian, and ABC RN—Sami cuts through the noise with biting satire, relentless wit, and just enough sarcasm to keep us all from screaming into the void.

News Weakly isn’t just about the headlines—it’s about the hypocrisy, the absurdity, and the sheer chaos behind them. Whether it's Australian politics, international disasters, or billionaires doing dumb things, Sami delivers a fresh, fearless take that keeps listeners informed and entertained.

With a growing and engaged audience of news junkies, comedy lovers, and politics obsessives, News Weakly is the perfect space for advertisers looking to reach smart, curious, and highly engaged listeners.

Get in on the conversation. Stay ahead of the spin. And never trust a headline again.

New episodes every week.

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Recent Reviews
  • JABinTexas
    Political satire that’s funny and true
    Loving it from Dallas Even without all the insider info—I’ve never been to Australia.
  • Latho717
    Love it
    Spot-on, candid news casting from the front lines of observation. Also, the best ever theme music I have ever heard.
  • JT33333
    The only news you need
    Sami is excellent with a sharp satirical look at the top stories of the week.
  • The Shadow Nose
    Considerable Anti-Conservative vitriol
    Focus is on emotional issues and not on information that listeners could use. I know there’s a big market for right wing bashing and this podcast will serve that market with moderately erudite language and content.
  • mxyplyzyx
    Smart and funny
    News the way it should be. Sami Shah is hilarious and very, very smart.
  • eagerly awaits
    Weakly reviewed
    Fun and funny take on news. makes me smile here in the always ridiculous Silicon Valley USA.
  • Stormsdream
    Wonderful, Insightful, Informative
    Wonderful, insightful and informative, I look forward to News Weakly every--ummm--week.
  • Liberal Austin Hawk
    Sunlight is the best disinfectant
    The BBC didn’t talk about Morrison’s obvious malfeasance for days. Silly and solid Aussie news.
  • Phoebe KL
    Hilarious and informative
    Excellent news show, lots of well-reported info packaged with some much needed laughs. Highly recommend!
  • brentnospg
    Fun and funny and news to boot
    Keep the satire coming!
  • timwilkinson
    Fabulous
    Fabulous! Didn’t realize how much I needed to hear how bad Australian politicians are to take my mind off how bad UK politicians are which I had been doing to take my mind off how bad US politicians are.
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